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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 2340 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1848 p4p, 262 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Engulfed by Darkness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Hearts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearts sprawls well. Hearts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Hearts takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hearts escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (3) Hearts
Hearts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cartwright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Hearts
Cartwright sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is stalling here. Cartwright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hearts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cartwright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (5) Hearts
Hearts is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Hearts is defending well.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving position.
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Hearts. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (4) vs (9) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Hearts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (6) vs (9) Hearts
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hearts holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Cartwright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hearts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hearts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hearts! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (6) vs (13) Hearts
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets full guard.
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (16) Hearts
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright looks to move to half guard but instead Hearts has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (18) Hearts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Cartwright moves into full guard.
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (21) Hearts
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
Hearts trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (23) Hearts
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Hearts from taking his back.
Cartwright tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hearts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cartwright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (6) vs (26) Hearts
Cartwright tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Cartwright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stalling.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
Hearts is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Hearts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Hearts content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cartwright. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (6) vs (29) Hearts
Hearts tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Hearts wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (6) vs (31) Hearts
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Cartwright is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 31 to 6.
After winning the bout, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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